“Festival Wings” – Gaeana festiva Cicada

Festival Wings – Gaeana festiva Cicada
Medium: Colored pencil on translucent drafting film
Size: 11 x 14 inches (unframed)
Celebrate the bold and unexpected beauty of the Gaeana festiva, a cicada as dazzling as its name suggests. Known for its brilliant red and orange wing panels, this stunning species hails from Southeast Asia and resembles a cross between a butterfly and a beetle—despite being a true cicada.

This original illustration, titled “Festival Wings,” is rendered in rich colored pencil on drafting film, a smooth, translucent surface that brings out the vibrancy and depth of the cicada’s bold wing pattern. The soft marbled background enhances the fiery hues and transparent sections of the wings, creating a floating, almost stained-glass effect.

Why collectors love it:

• Rare and show-stopping insect art

• Precision rendering on archival drafting film

• A dramatic fusion of natural history and contemporary fine art

• Signed by the artist and includes a certificate of authenticity

Perfect for collectors of unusual insects, cicada lovers, or anyone looking to make a vibrant statement with their nature-inspired décor.